Community Medicine for ALL

24/07/2026

World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July 2026): ‘Unite to turn the tide’

Every year, hundreds of thousands of families around the world lose a loved one to drowning. It is a quiet yet devastating tragedy that occurs in seconds, often in places where people feel safest—in their backyards, at local swimming holes, or during daily commutes on the water. July 25 marks World Drowning Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness about this preventable public health crisis and to coordinate global actions to save lives....

Every year, hundreds of thousands of families around the world lose a loved one to drowning. It is a quiet yet devastating tragedy that occurs in seconds, often in places where people feel safest—i…

21/07/2026

Freedom

I heard a sound and wanted to look up but my neck was bent stiff There was a flash of light but I didn't see what caused it because my eyelids closed my eyes tightly My tongue rose a little but was bitten by my teeth A cry began to form in my throat but was choked by my own hand I began gasping for breath suffocated and died But finally I was free from fear.

I heard a sound and wanted to look up but my neck was bent stiff There was a flash of light but I didn’t see what caused it because my eyelids closed my eyes tightly My tongue rose a little b…

17/07/2026

Up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed: New WHO Guidelines (15 July 2026)

Dementia represents one of the most pressing health and social care challenges of the 21st century. With no current cure available, global health strategies have shifted toward prevention and the management of risk factors throughout a person’s life. This article summarizes 'Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia: WHO guidelines, second edition' which provide evidence-based recommendations on delaying or preventing cognitive decline and dementia....

Dementia represents one of the most pressing health and social care challenges of the 21st century. With no current cure available, global health strategies have shifted toward prevention and the m…

10/07/2026

WHO Publishes Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 (3 July 2026)

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published the Global Status Report on Cancer 2026. This article provides an overview of cancer and the key takeaways from the Status Report. Background Information: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, claiming more than 26,000 lives every single day. While it is a deeply personal disease that touches nearly all of us, it is also an unfolding global crisis....

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published the Global Status Report on Cancer 2026. This article provides an overview of cancer and the key takeaways from the Status Report. Background …

03/07/2026

Temporary Break

I have decided to take a temporary break from blogging to devote time to various projects that are in different stages of completion. Therefore, I will publish articles less regularly in the coming weeks to months. I hope to publish open-access resources that will benefit students from diverse backgrounds by the end of this period. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

I have decided to take a temporary break from blogging to devote time to various projects that are in different stages of completion. Therefore, I will publish articles less regularly in the coming…

26/06/2026

WHO publishes new report on Newborn screening in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (23 June 2026)

As global health initiatives successfully reduce deaths from infectious diseases, a different challenge is becoming more prominent: the burden of birth defects. While many countries have historically viewed these conditions as complex or unmanageable, new evidence from state-led initiatives in several nations demonstrates that early detection and structured care can significantly improve survival and quality of life. This summary outlines the findings of a technical report on strengthening the capacity for newborn screening, diagnosis, and management of birth defects, particularly within resource-constrained settings....

As global health initiatives successfully reduce deaths from infectious diseases, a different challenge is becoming more prominent: the burden of birth defects. While many countries have historical…

19/06/2026

WHO publishes fact sheet on Menstrual Health (18 June 2026)

Background Information: Menstruation is a natural bodily process experienced by roughly half of the world's population at some point in their lives. Despite its universality, the experience of menstruation varies significantly across cultures, economic backgrounds, and individual health profiles. Ensuring that people who menstruate can do so with dignity and safety is a critical global health issue. Understanding the Menstrual Cycle…...

Background Information: Menstruation is a natural bodily process experienced by roughly half of the world’s population at some point in their lives. Despite its universality, the experience o…

12/06/2026

A New Open Access Book

Over the years, certain people, conversations, mistakes, and experiences have stayed with me long after the details themselves faded. Many of the lessons I learned as a child, student, doctor, teacher, runner, husband, father, and friend can be traced back to specific moments that seemed entirely ordinary at the time. Only later did I realize how much they had shaped the way I think and live....

05/06/2026

World Food Safety Day (7 June) 2026: ‘From burden to solutions- safe food everywhere’

Access to safe and nutritious food is essential for sustaining life and promoting good health. However, unsafe food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals can cause more than 200 different diseases. Every year on 7 June, the global community observes World Food Safety Day. This day highlights that food safety is a shared responsibility among governments, producers, and consumers....

Access to safe and nutritious food is essential for sustaining life and promoting good health. However, unsafe food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals can cause mo…

29/05/2026

World No To***co Day (31 May 2026): ‘Unmask the appeal- countering to***co and ni****ne addiction’

Background Information: World No To***co Day is observed annually on May 31 to draw global attention to the health, social, and economic consequences of to***co use. The 2026 campaign serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing threat posed by traditional and emerging ni****ne products, particularly as they increasingly target younger generations. With millions of lives lost every year, the collective focus remains on breaking the cycle of addiction and fostering a to***co-free future....

Background Information: World No To***co Day is observed annually on May 31 to draw global attention to the health, social, and economic consequences of to***co use. The 2026 campaign serves as a c…